Support Developmental Services Now!

To the Legislative Assembly of Ontario:

WHEREAS: When children living with developmental disabilities turn 18, support from the Ontario government drastically changesWHEREAS: Families in Windsor-Essex and across Ontario are met with continuous waiting lists and other challenges when trying to access support under thePassport ProgramWHEREAS: Waiting lists place enormous stress on caregivers, parents, children and entire familiesWHEREAS: It is difficult to access safe and affordable housing, adequate supports and respite services without immediate access to passport fundingWHEREAS: All Ontarians living with developmental disabilities are entitled to a seamless transition of services from childhood to adulthood

THEREFORE, we the undersigned petition the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as follows – to take immediate action to eliminate the current waiting lists forpassport funding so that people living with developmental disabilities and their families can access the support they deserve